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Social Worker - job post

Western Sydney Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Sydney NSW
$61.31 - $63.29 an hour - Part-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $61.31 - $63.29 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

Shift and schedule

  • On call

Location

Sydney NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Salary packaging

Full job description

Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number
REQ676367
Occupation
Social Worker
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
$116892 - $120680
Closing date
11 August 2026 at 11:59pm


Deliver advanced social work across complex clinical presentations
Lead quality improvement, supervision and clinical excellence
Grow your leadership through education and portfolio development

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Social Work team at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, where you'll work alongside dedicated multidisciplinary professionals committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. You'll have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, support staff development and contribute to improving outcomes for patients, families and carers across a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment.
  • Work across two modern and growing hospital campuses
  • Join a collaborative and highly skilled multidisciplinary team
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement
  • Access ongoing professional development, education and clinical supervision
  • Enjoy salary packaging, Fitness Passport and other NSW Health employee benefits

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide advanced clinical social work services while leading initiatives that strengthen patient care, professional practice and service delivery. You will work autonomously in managing complex cases and provide expert guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
  • Deliver advanced social work assessment and intervention for complex clinical cases
  • Provide clinical consultation, education and supervision to staff and students
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical portfolios and service development
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve person-centred patient outcomes
  • Support evidence-based practice, professional development and high-quality documentation

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria
  • Qualifications: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Selection Criteria
  • Demonstrated high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.
  • Demonstrated experience in using advanced practice skills to provide high quality comprehensive assessments and care planning for cases in elder abuse, guardianship matters, sudden death and deterioration.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the challenges in accessing health services/navigating the health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and refugee client groups
  • Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.
  • Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities
  • Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.

Requisition ID: REQ676367
Applications Close: 11 August 2026


Need more information ?
  • about applying for this position.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Peter Hogg Acting Social Work Head of Department E: Peter.Hogg@health.nsw.gov.au M 0447 842 278

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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